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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of an Agreement with GameTime Playground Equipment and Installation at Culver West Alexander Park in an Amount Not to Exceed $759,352.95, in Accordance with the Grant Designating Culver West Alexander Park as a National Demonstration Site.
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Meeting Date: November 10, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Ted Stevens/PRCS Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6682
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [X] No [] Date: 07/01/2025
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (11/06/2025)
Department Approval: Ted Stevens, PRCS Director (10/20/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement with GameTime for the playground equipment and installation at Culver West Alexander Park in an amount not to exceed $759,352.95, in accordance with the grant designating Culver West Alexander Park as a National Demonstration Site.
BACKGROUND
On July 14, 2025, City Council approved establishing the playground at Culver West Alexander Park as a National Demonstration Site (NDS) and authorized the City to submit an application to GameTime for funding for playground rehabilitation. As part of an initiative created by the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) along with the companies GameTime, PlayCore, Great Western Recreation, and MRC Recreation, playgrounds in need of repair and renovation can become an NDS recognized playground. An NDS playground must promote healthy play and support the creation of evidence-based play and recreation spaces across California. The three targets for the initiative are:
* Education: Professional development events train parks and recreation professionals and landscape architects on the role of play in building healthier communities.
* Collaboration & Funding: GameTime offers funding ...
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